Lion King Rafikis!

jm10112
#1Lion King Rafikis!
Posted: 9/17/14 at 2:47pm

Anyone have thoughts on who is the best Rafiki in the Lion King musical? Like out of all the Rafikis who have done it. Tshidi Manye, Buyi Zama, etc.

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Justin D
#2Lion King Rafikis!
Posted: 9/18/14 at 10:49am

for me the original Tshidi is always the best, having originated the role she (and generally back then) had free reign to improvise on the chants and brought a sense of spontaneity to the role. Also she has great vocals. Wish I were able to see her, so I am basing this on what I've heard and seen on videos, but still, what you see on video is usually way better in person.

as for the ones I have seen, the current one in London (Brown Lindiwe Mkhize is probably my favourite, again the vocals / chanting is what does it for me and of course how much they get into "He Lives in You"

Lastly, it does bug me how long Rafikis tend to stay with the show, saw the show 10 times and only have seen 4 Rafikis.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/27199361@N08/ Phantom at the Royal Empire Theatre